ECP
ISLAMABAD, (NH): Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has suspended three election officials for 120 days due to incompetence and disorder related to recent electoral activities. According to an official notification from the Election Commission, Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh Sharifullah, Director Administration Election Commission Sindh Azhar Hussain Tanwari, and Election
Cyber Attack
ISLAMABAD: Cyber attacks on young online gamers have surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, targeting 132,000 users, according to a recent report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The report highlights a worrying trend from January to June 2024, where cybercriminals increasingly aimed at youth engaged in popular
Import
FAISALABAD, (NH): Pakistan is actively exporting dates to several countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Greece, Denmark, India, Germany, Nepal, Spain, Sri Lanka, the USA, France, and the UK. Experts believe that by adopting modern production technologies, the country can not only meet domestic demand but also increase exports, earning valuable
Punjab
LAHORE, (NH): More than 6,000 prisoners in Punjab have been granted early release over the past five years after completing their education while incarcerated. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, authorities have expressed dissatisfaction with the jail administration for not convening the Education Remission Committee meeting
Sanam Javed
LAHORE, Sep (NH): A petition seeking the recovery of PTI worker Sanam Javed’s father, Javed Iqbal, has been filed in the Lahore High Court. The petition was submitted by Sanam Javed’s mother, Rubina Javed, through Barrister Khadija, with Punjab’s Inspector General (IG) and the federal government named
Passports
ISLAMABAD, (NH): Director General of Immigration and Passports, Mustafa Jamal Qazi, announced that the backlog in passport issuance across major cities in Pakistan has been successfully cleared. In a statement, DG Qazi expressed gratitude to citizens for their patience, acknowledging the delays in passport processing. He mentioned, “The delays in
Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD (NH): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Senator Shibli Faraz stated that the current government, which came into power through backdoor channels, is struggling to function. Addressing a press conference alongside PTI leaders Rauf Hassan and Abu Zar Salman Niazi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Shibli Faraz,
Islamabad High Court
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20: The Islamabad High Court has directed the Inspector General (IG) of Police to investigate a case involving the alleged illegal detention of three citizens and submit a report by September 24. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq issued the order during a hearing of a petition filed by Hasnain
Huawei Technologies Pakistan and National Institute of Banking and Finance Pakistan took a significant step forward in their collaborative journey today, signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony held at Islamabad. The MoU outlines the framework for a strategic partnership between the two organizations, aiming to digitally
barrister saif
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Barrister Saif on Friday warned the Punjab government against impeding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) public gathering in Lahore scheduled to be held on Sept 21. In a statement, Saif said caravan from KP was ready to head towards Lahore from Swabi Interchange under the leadership of
chinese national day
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would help Pakistan transform its economy. Addressing an event organised by the Chinese Embassy to commemorate China’s 75th anniversary, PM Shehbaz said: “We are entering into the second phase of CPEC which
UN Award
Maj Sania Safdar (served in UN Peacekeeping Mission Cyprus) and Maj Komal Masood (served in Central African Republic) – have been recognised for their outstanding performance and commitment in promoting the ideals of the United Nations and awarded Gender Advocacy Award by Under Secretary General, Department of Peace Operations, UNHQ, New
PTI MNAs
ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (INP): In the case concerning the disappearance of six PTI MNAs, Islamabad IG Ali Nasir Rizvi has submitted a report to the Islamabad High Court, revealing that three of the MNAs are at home, and one is abroad. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq presided over the hearing, where
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Islamabad, Sep 19 (NH): The Islamabad High Court has directed the Secretary of the National Assembly and other officials to submit their responses within 10 days regarding the arrest of PTI leader Zain Qureshi from Parliament House. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, presiding over the hearing, inquired about the timing of
SSP Anoush Masood
LAHORE, Sep 19 (NH): SSP Investigation Lahore, Dr. Anoush Masood Chaudhry, has been transferred to federal duties, with immediate effect. Late last night, the Punjab Inspector General ordered Masood to report to the Capital Police Office. The Chief Secretary has issued a notification for Masood to join federal services, officially
Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (NH): The Islamabad High Court has issued a written order regarding the bail plea of PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana II case, stating that bail decisions must be made within five days as per the National Judicial Policy. Justice Mian